Closer Monkey | 2026
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Edwin Diaz continues to falter; Braves turn back to Luke Jackson
August 12, 2019 Atlanta Braves – After a string of failures led by all the relievers they acquired at the deadline, the Braves went back to Ya Boy for the 9th inning on Sunday. It wasn’t pretty, as Jackson allowed three singles and didn’t strike anyone out, but despite spilling water all over himself before…
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Seth Lugo in the mix for saves while Ken Giles could go on the IL
August 11, 2019 New York Mets — Seth Lugo started the eighth inning of a tie game yesterday and retired the first two batters he faced to tie the franchise record of 26 consecutive batters retired. Unfortunately, the next batter hit a go-ahead solo home run. After the Mets took a one-run lead in the…
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Mark Melancon is the new Braves closer, for now
August 10, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves sought to bolster their bullpen at the trade deadline, bringing in Chris Martin, Shane Greene and Mark Melancon to cover for a struggling Luke Jackson. In the past 10 days, Melancon has yet to give up a run in four appearances, including a clean ninth inning last…
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Mark Melancon to close for Braves
August 9, 2019 Atlanta Braves – Mark Melancon pitched the 9th with the Braves up 4 and after the game, manager Brian Snitker announced that Melancon would be their primary closer. Updated hierarchy: Melancon | Greene | Martin.
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Brandon Workman is running away with the job in Boston
August 9, 2019 Boston Red Sox — After Chris Sale torched the Angels with eight dominant innings, Brandon Workman retired the side in order for his seventh save, even after a heavy recent workload. He recently got a vote of confidence from Alex Cora and it appears the manager wasn’t kidding. Hierarchy remains: Workman |…
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